Category: News
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How to Cop the UNDERCOVER x Nike SU19 Collection
Nike and Japanese designer Jun Takahashi look back at almost a decade of collaborative work. The UNDERCOVER founder is the driving force behind the Swoosh’s cutting-edge Gyakusou line, fueled by his own interest in running. Now Takahashi challenges both static volume and utility norms for the UNDERCOVER x NIKE SU19 Collection. “With Nike, we are…
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Lacoste Channels 90s Aesthetics for the WILDCARD
As a welcome variation to their usual sleek court style, Lacoste presents their very own take on 90s sneakers. The Lacoste WILDCARD banks on pronounced retro aesthetics combined with timeless athletic appeal. A mesh toebox and textile quarter with smooth leather overlays gives the shoe an interesting upper structure. The model’s triple-density sole combines a high rebound…
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END. and Diadora Celebrate Poolside Luxury on the N9002
END. and Diadora pick up where they left back in 2017 with their “Opera” collab on the V7000. Again taking inspiration from Italian culture, the two partners present the END x Diadora N9002 Lido. Taken from an Italian word for “beach”, outdoor swimming pools are known as “lidos” in the UK. END’s collab on the…
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The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 SE SP Drops in Three Colorways
Last year, Samuel Ross brought the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 back into the spotlight with his A-COLD-WALL* collab. Now the Nike silhouette returns as a general release in three stylish colorways. One could easily dismiss the Vomero 5 as yet another dad-shoe-turned-street model. But that wouldn’t do the shoe justice. The distinctive upper consists of mesh…
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New Balance 990V5 – Our Trip to Boston
New Balance first introduced the 990 in 1982. The goal of creating the ultimate running shoe resulted in a hefty price tag that crossed the 100$ threshold (which was unheard of at the time) and in a product that would outlast many others. So here we are in 2019, 37 years later, with the arrival…
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You Can Now Cop Two New React Element 87 Colorways
One of last year’s most popular new models, the React Element 87 continues to make waves in 2019. Channeling natural tones, Nike now released two brand new colorways on the silhouette. The “Dusty Peach” variant combines brown tones in the back section with deep blue around the lacing cage and heel. Sitting atop a white…
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Hanon and Le Coq Sportif Present a Made in France LCS R800
Aberdeen sneaker store Hanon continues their work with Le Coq Sportif, presting a sequel to their 2018 joint project. The Hanon x Le Coq Sportif LCS R800 “The Good Agreement” features premium materials and a cross-border theme. The shoe again references an ancient alliance between France and Scotland during the middle ages. Extending the alliance to England,…
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A First Look at the Nike Air Max 1 “Inside Out”
With a silhouette as illustrious as the Air Max 1, it gets hard to come up with new design. But Nike now found a rather unusual idea as the upcoming Air Max 1 Inside Out features a completely reversed upper. Releasing in two yet untitled colorways, both styles display details like exposed stitching and a…
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Watch the Manufacturing of the KangaROOS Omnirun Ocean 72
It’s not only the brand’s name that indicates KangaROOS‘ strong connection to flora and fauna. After their recent drop already included animal-free sneakers, the sneaker company now raises awareness for protection of the world seas with the KangaROOS Omnirun Ocean 72. With their collaboration, ROOS and Bracenet want to turn people’s attention to what’s going on…
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The VANS Sk8-Hi 38 DX Is Available in “OG Black / Red”
When it comes to classic skate sneakers, there’s few things like a pair of VANS. With the VANS Sk8-Hi 38 DX Anaheim Factory in OG Black / Red, the Californian powerhouse pays tribute to its roots. Inspired by the brand’s very first factory in Anaheim, the silhouette features details from the original Sk8-Hi. An upgraded UltraCush flat…